Psalms 26

1 Judge me, Lord, because I have walked in my innocence. By trusting in the Lord, I will not grow weak.

2 Examine me, Lord, and test me; refine my kidneys and my heart with fire.

3 Your mercy is before my eyes, and I have been well-pleasing in your truth.

4 I did not sit with a council of futility, and I will never associate with lawbreakers.

5 I hated the assembly of evildoers and will not sit with the ungodly.

6 I will wash my hands among the innocent and circle your altar, Lord,

7 so that I may hear the voice of praise and recount all your wonderful works.

8 Lord, I have loved the beauty of your house and the place of the tent of your glory.

9 Do not destroy my soul together with the ungodly or my life with bloodthirsty men,

10 whose hands hold lawlessness and whose right hands are full of gifts.

11 But I have walked in my innocence. Ransom me and show me mercy.

12 My foot stood in uprightness; I will bless you, Lord, in the assemblies.